Yankees ‘extremely impressed’ by converted pitcher Brett Phillips
The Yankees acquired several bullpen pitchers at the trade deadline and are hoping that will pay off late this season and in the playoffs. But a minor league contract would be intriguing, too, but that’s still a long way off. After former MLB outfielder Brett Phillips took the mound for a semipro team on Monday […]
Mets haven’t forgotten Brett Baty despite narrow return window
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Brett Batey disappeared from the Mets’ scene two months ago, and with each big hit his replacement at third base seems to recede further and further away. But despite the success of Mark Vientos, the Mets haven’t forgotten about Batty, who is performing well in his first extended stint at Triple-A. The […]
Brett Rypien steals show as Bears nip Texans in NFL Hall of Fame Game
CANTON, Ohio — With Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud and other stars from both teams watching from the sidelines, the NFL’s new kickoff brought no excitement. Brett Rypien stole the show, but lightning and heavy rain brought the game to an early end. The veteran quarterback threw three touchdown passes to lead the Chicago Bears to […]
Former MLB outfielder Brett Phillips signs with Yankees as pitcher
Former MLB outfielder Brett Phillips is joining the Yankees as a pitcher. According to The Post’s Jon Heyman:. The position player-turned-pitcher signed with the Bronx Bombers on Tuesday after being recorded at 97 mph on a radar gun during a semi-pro game on Monday. Brett Phillips Side K highlights.Wicked breaking ball with speeds up to […]
– Man who sought to kill Brett Kavanaugh finally slated for trial
The Department of Justice is seeking to move ahead with a trial for the man accused of plotting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during the summer of 2022. Federal prosecutors said Friday that they have not reached a pretrial agreement with Nicholas John Roske’s public defenders, according to court records. Roske was arrested […]
Mets may soon have to make ‘tough’ Brett Baty-Mark Vientos decision
The Mets may be reaching a tipping point at third base. For roughly two weeks, they have used Mark Vientos and Brett Batty in a platoon that has given the club more attacking power but at the expense of defensive flexibility. The Mets didn’t have a true backup center fielder, so Francisco Lindor and Jeff […]
Mets hoping for Alec Bohm type breakthrough for Brett Baty, Mark Vientos
PHILADELPHIA — The Mets don’t have to look far to find hope with an unproven but talented third baseman. They may have just been peeking into their opponent’s hot corner for the past few days. Alec Bohm was the third overall pick in 2018. Alec Baum AP He quickly emerged as one of the most […]
Mark Vientos’ Mets arrival may turn into Brett Baty timeshare at third
PHILADELPHIA — The last time he was called up, Mark Vientos knew he couldn’t get too comfortable. With Starling Marte added to the bereavement list, Vientos was briefed at the end of April and was told that his stay would be short and that Marte was expected to return in a few days. Over the […]
Alex Verdugo first Yankee since Brett Gardner to be thrive in left field
Ever since Brett Gardner last played a game in left field for the Yankees, and even before that, the position has been a black hole of production. That makes Alex Verdugo’s start to the season even more impactful for the Yankees. From the last time Gardner played left field until the end of the 2023 […]
Brett Baty crushes home run for Mets that confused everyone
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It took less than two innings for the Mets to fall in love with the quirks of Tropicana Field. Brett Batty hit a ball in the second inning against the Rays that apparently disappeared, then reappeared in the right field seats and hit a three-run home run. With two outs and […]